EP0638820B1 - Handheld obstacle penetrating motion detecting radar - Google Patents

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EP0638820B1
EP0638820B1 EP94112049A EP94112049A EP0638820B1 EP 0638820 B1 EP0638820 B1 EP 0638820B1 EP 94112049 A EP94112049 A EP 94112049A EP 94112049 A EP94112049 A EP 94112049A EP 0638820 B1 EP0638820 B1 EP 0638820B1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S13/00—Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
    • G01S13/88—Radar or analogous systems specially adapted for specific applications
    • G01S13/887—Radar or analogous systems specially adapted for specific applications for detection of concealed objects, e.g. contraband or weapons
    • G01S13/888—Radar or analogous systems specially adapted for specific applications for detection of concealed objects, e.g. contraband or weapons through wall detection
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S13/00—Systems using the reflection or reradiation of radio waves, e.g. radar systems; Analogous systems using reflection or reradiation of waves whose nature or wavelength is irrelevant or unspecified
    • G01S13/02—Systems using reflection of radio waves, e.g. primary radar systems; Analogous systems
    • G01S13/50—Systems of measurement based on relative movement of target
    • G01S13/52—Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds
    • G01S13/56—Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds for presence detection
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01S—RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES
    • G01S7/00—Details of systems according to groups G01S13/00, G01S15/00, G01S17/00
    • G01S7/003—Transmission of data between radar, sonar or lidar systems and remote stations

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  • the present invention relates to a motion detecting continuous wave (CW) radar system that is adapted to detect motion of a moving object, said system comprising:
  • Such a radar system is known from EP-A-0 058 032.
  • the present invention relates generally to radars, and more particularly, to a motion detection radar system that is adapted to produce radar warnings signals regarding the presence of moving objects that are located behind structural barriers, and the like.
  • Law enforcement agencies have an urgent need for a low cost, easily portable, system for detecting the presence of people inside buildings or behind walls where the subjects cannot be seen.
  • the system must have the capability to penetrate most common building materials such as wood, stucco and concrete. It is also necessary for the system to penetrate bushes, shrubs, and other foliage. It must provide a positive indication of people moving at distances of at least 6.10 m (20 feet) on the other side of the barrier. It must be able to look through both common floors and ceilings.
  • the system must be battery operated and provide for remote, wire free operation.
  • a number of different types of radars have been developed that can detect the motion of a person in a clear environment. Most of these radars are doppler radars.
  • a doppler radar measures the motion of a object in terms of the difference in frequency of the received radar signal as compared to the frequency of the transmitted radar signal. The motion of the object causes this change in frequency in the same way that the sound of the whistle of a passing train changes.
  • the doppler frequency difference is equal to two times the speed of the object (toward or away from the radar) times the operating frequency of the radar divided by the speed of transmission (299 792 459 m/s (983,571,000 feet per second)).
  • the radar frequency is increased, so does the doppler frequency for the same speed object.
  • the motion detecting continuous wave radar system mentioned at the outset, wherein said radar system is adapted to operate at any frequency from 600 MHz to 1.2 GHz so as to detect motion of a moving object that is located behind the structural barriers, said oscillator is a voltage tuned oscillator so that said CW radar transmitter is frequency tunable, a level shifter is coupled between the detector and the tone generator for level shifting the detected signal, the frequency of the audible tone is a function of the relative motion of moving objects, and said transmitter and said antenna are an FM transmitter and an FM antenna, respectively.
  • a system that meets the requirements outlined in the previous is a motion detection radar system constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • the motion detecting radar system is comprised of a low power frequency tunable continuous wave (CW) transmitter and antenna, a receiver, an FM transmitter and antenna, and a handheld remote FM receiver.
  • the radar system is adapted to operate at any frequency from 600 MHz to 1.2 GHz.
  • the motion detecting radar system of the present invention uses a unique technique for measuring the changes in phase difference and the rate of change of phase differences.
  • the receiver captures the signal reflected from all reflective objects within the antenna field of view and compares that signal with the transmitted signal in a mixer in the receiver. If all objects are stationary and the radar system is stationary, the total complex phase pattern of the return signal is constant, and a fixed DC output is provided from the mixer. Any motion with a component toward or from the CW antenna within the field of view changes the fixed phase relationship between the phases of the transmitted and captured signals and causes a rate of change of the phase of the captured signal at the output of the receiver. High gain AC amplifiers in the receiver amplify these minute DC changes to provide usable signals.
  • the rate of change of the phase of the captured signal is converted into a tone that allows an operator to recognize motion of an object.
  • the tone is transmitted by the FM transmitter to the remote FM receiver used by the operator to monitor object motion.
  • the receiver output is almost inaudible when there are no moving objects, but an alarm tone is provided when object motion is present.
  • the detection process used in the motion detecting radar is unique in that it captures minute changes in the complex signal from all reflectors and converts the moving object differences into the audible alarm.
  • FIG. 10 it is a block diagram of a motion detecting radar system 10 in accordance with the principles of the present invention that is adapted to detect moving objects 30 obscured by structures 20 comprised of common building materials such as wood, stucco and concrete.
  • the motion detecting radar system 10 is comprised of a low power frequency tunable continuous wave (CW) transmitter 11 and CW antenna 12, a receiver 13, an FM transmitter 14 and FM antenna 15, a handheld remote FM receiver 16 employed by an operator, and a power source 17 such as is provided by a Nicad battery, for example. All components of the motion detecting radar system 10 are housed inside a three-inch thick briefcase (not shown).
  • the CW transmitter 11 is adapted to transmit less than 2 milliwatts of radiated power.
  • the motion detecting radar system 10 may be adapted to operate at any frequency from 600 MHz to 1.2 GHz.
  • the CW antenna 12 is coupled to a first input port of a phase sensitive mixer 21 by way of a first three-port coupler 22.
  • a voltage tuned oscillator 23 is coupled by way of a second three-port coupler 24 to a second input port of the first three-port coupler 22 and to a second input port of the phase sensitive mixer 21.
  • the output of the phase sensitive mixer 21 is coupled to the receiver 13.
  • the CW antenna 12 is a single element, wide band tapered transmission line that has approximately 10 dB forward gain across the entire operating frequency range of the motion detecting radar system 10.
  • the CW antenna 12 has an approximate +/-45 degree, (-6 dB two way) beam width in both planes.
  • the CW antenna 12 has a front-to-back ratio of better than 10 dB.
  • the receiver 13 is comprised of a signal processor 18 that includes amplifiers 25, detectors 26, a level shifter 27 and a tone generator 28. Outputs of the amplifiers 25 are coupled through the detectors 26 and the level after 27 to the tone generator 28.
  • a controller 29 is coupled to the amplifier 25 and tone generator 26 of the signal processor 18 and to the voltage tuned oscillator 23 in the transmitter 11.
  • the output of the tone generator 28 is coupled by way of the low power FM transmitter 14 to the FM antenna 15 which transmits tones generated by the tone generator 28 to the remote handheld FM receiver 16 that is held by the operator.
  • the motion detecting radar system 10 is housed inside a 0.07 m (three inch) thick briefcase, and weighs less than 3.6 kg (8 pounds). It may be battery operated and can operate for more than 4 hours from a single battery charging.
  • the low power FM transmitter 14 (operating at 49 MHz) transmits the audio output of the tone generator 28 to the remote FM receiver 16 (up to 46 m (150 feet) away) where the operator can safely listen to the audible output of the motion detecting radar system 10.
  • the motion detecting radar system 10 is typically placed from 0.3 to 1.5 m (1 to 5 feet) away from a wall, barrier, or other structure 20 through which moving objects 30 are to be detected.
  • the operator then leaves the immediate area, typically at least 6.10 m (20 feet) from the motion detecting radar system 10, in order to allow it to operate at its highest sensitivity.
  • the operator monitors the output of the motion detecting radar system 10 using the remote FM receiver 16.
  • an audible high pitch tone sounds at the output of the remote FM receiver 16.
  • This tone variation may be used to distinguish the different types of moving objects, such as an animal or wind blown curtains versus motion of a human being.
  • the motion detecting radar system 10 has an adjustable carrier frequency control implemented by controlling the frequency of the variable tuned oscillator using the controller 29 to optimize operation of the motion detecting radar system 10 and to eliminate any interference from TV stations or other transmitters located in the vicinity.
  • the receiver 13 has adjustable sensitivity controls (short range versus long range) operated by means of the control section to meet the needs of different surveillance operations. The receiver 13 sensitivity adjustment is provided to allow the operator to be closer to the motion detecting radar system 10 and to work with objects located relatively close to the other side of the barrier.
  • a digital meter 31 is provided inside the briefcase to measure battery status and receiver detector output which provides an indication to the operator that the motion detecting radar system 10 is performing properly prior to deployment.
  • the phase sensitive mixer 21 compares the received signal with the transmitted signal.
  • the output of the phase sensitive mixer 21 is applied to the signal processor 18 in the receiver 13.
  • the signal processor 18 is comprised of the amplifiers 25, the detectors 26, the level shifter 27 and the tone generator 28.
  • the signal processor 18 and the tone generator 28 are disposed in a small plastic case, and the FM transmitter 14 is mounted in a second small plastic case.
  • the two (6-cell) rechargeable Nicad battery packs are mounted in a third plastic case and form the power source 17.
  • the remote FM receiver 16 and battery charger are also packed in the briefcase.
  • the motion detecting radar system 10 uses a unique technique for measuring the changes in phase difference and the rate of change of phase differences.
  • the receiver 13 captures the signal reflected from all reflective surfaces within the field of view of the CW antenna 12 and compares that signal with the transmitted CW radar signal in the mixer 21 of the receiver 13. If all reflectors are stationary and the motion detecting radar system 10 is stationary, the total complex phase pattern of the return signal is constant, and therefore a fixed DC output is provided from the mixer 21. Any motion with a component toward or from the CW antenna within the total field of view of the CW antenna 12 changes the fixed phase relationship between the phases of the transmitted and captured signals and causes a rate of change of the phase of the captured signal at the output of the receiver 13.
  • the high gain AC amplifiers 25 amplify these minute DC changes to provide usable signals that are ultimately converted into the audible tones by the tone generator 28.
  • the rate of change of the phase of the captured signal is converted into a tone that allows an operator to recognize the motion of an object.
  • the tone is transmitted by way of the 49 MHz FM transmitter 14 to the remote FM receiver 16 for operator monitoring.
  • the output of the FM receiver 16 is almost inaudible when there are no moving objects, but a clear sound alarm is provided when motion is present.
  • the detection process used in the motion detecting radar system 10 is unique in that it captures the minute changes in the complex signal from all reflectors and converts the moving object differences into an audible alarm.
  • the radar system comprises a frequency tunable continuous wave transmitter 11 comprising a voltage tuned oscillator 23, an antenna 12 and a mixer 21 coupled to the voltage tuned oscillator 23 and the antenna.
  • a receiver 13 coupled to the continous wave transmitter 11 that comprises a signal processor 18 that includes amplifiers 25 adapted to receive output signals from the mixer 21, detectors 26 coupled to the amplifiers 25 for receiving the output signals of said amplifiers, a level shifter 27 coupled to the detector 26 for level shifting the detected signal, and a tone generator 28 coupled to the level shifter 27 for generating an audible tone whose frequency is a function of the relative motion of moving objects 30 detected by the system.
  • a signal processor 18 that includes amplifiers 25 adapted to receive output signals from the mixer 21, detectors 26 coupled to the amplifiers 25 for receiving the output signals of said amplifiers, a level shifter 27 coupled to the detector 26 for level shifting the detected signal, and a tone generator 28 coupled to the level shifter 27 for generating an audible tone whose frequency is a function of the relative motion of moving objects 30 detected by the system.
  • An associated FM transmitter 14 comprises an FM antenna 15 coupled to the receiver 13 for transmitting the audible tone indicative of the motion of a moving object 30; and an FM receiver 16 is adapted to receive the audible tone produced by the FM transmitter 14 and to produce the tone to indicate the presence of moving objects 30 detected by the system.

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